Monday, November 28, 2016

US Drugstore Haul Hits & Misses

US Drugstore Haul Hits & Misses

Whilst I miss my friend Rose it is rather handy having a friend who lives in the US and can pick up all those products that I either can't get hold of in the UK or in advance of their release date. This collection of goodies accompanied her on her last trip to visit after she foolishly asked if there was anything I'd like picked up for me.

Starting with L'Oreal Revitalift Bright Reveal Peel Pads part of the new Revitalift range currently only available in the US. You'll have already read about my favourite exfoliating toners in this handy pad form so I couldn't resist trying these. Anti-wrinkle and brightening pads designed to resurface dull or rough skin with Glycolic Acid. The pads themselves are thicker than others I've used and are great to reach for for days when my skin isn't playing ball. Would I go to such effort to get hold of these in future? Probably not, they've been great to try but at the same price point as other favourites I'll stick with what I can pick up in the UK.

Moving onto L'Oreal 24 Hour Matte Waterproof Foundation which is available in the UK although I hear it's a different formula - and that worries me. I LOVE this foundation and it's swiftly moved into holy grail territory since appearing in my August Favourites so I need to know whether to stock up on the US version or risk trying the one found on my local high street. Rose added this to my goodies as she'd been unable to track down the newer release, L'Oreal Glow Foundation (never fear I have since purchased for myself and my thoughts are forthcoming). I was so pleased as I'd had my eye on this but had not been able to justify it's purchase.

For a high street foundation the coverage is flawless and I'm confident enough in it's finish that I've taken it away on all my recent holidays due to the added bonus of a travel friendly tube. My only concern is I've gone through it at a rapid rate and fear it's coming to the end of it's life. Whilst I'm loving the foundation from my Chanel Haul I could happily settle with this drugstore alternative.

A disappointing product was the Wet n Wild Color Icon Ombre Blush in Princess Daiquiris. I'm a big fan of Wet n Wild as a brand and usually find there products have great pigment. This blush did not. I enjoy blusher and the pop of colour it gives to cheeks and  whilst I don't mind a subtle flush of colour on occasion this felt like it did nothing for me.

Maybelline Color Jolt Lip Paints are now available in the UK, called Color Drama Lip Paints although I believe there are some differences in shades as I can't find Talk Back Red, the one I have in the line up. This product is another thumbs up and I've since purchased two further shades on my travels. A rich red I find this product creamy, doesn't dry the lips out and is easy to apply. For lasting power this does well and it's such an easy product to slip in my handbag I grab it often for days when I'm out and about.

Finally is the Maybelline Master Strobing Stick which again is now available to pick up on the US high street. I have the shade Medium Nude Glow and interestingly have a number of similar highlighting sticks that I'll be posting about soon - they are clearly one of those products that all the brands are sharing right now. My biggest issue is perhaps my lack of 'skill' but I know where I am with powder products. When using these creams sticks I wonder if my unimpressed stance is because I'm applying on top of a powder blush and we know the rule, creams before powders. I'm persevering and am interested to see how it compares to others I have to see if it's the product type or particular brand I'm not keen on. Stay tuned, and do let me know what your thoughts are on strobing sticks.


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  2. It's so disappointing when something doesn't work as well as we'd hoped isn't it? The blush looks fab and like it would be lovely, what a shame, this is a great post, loved it xx

    Zoe ♥ MammafulZo

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    1. It is and I'm quite strict these days as well as I have so much, if it's not a hit and I can't make it work it is moved on!

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  3. I really want to try the US version of the L'Oreal foundation, I liked the UK one when my skin was oilier but tried it recently and didn't like how it sit on my skin.
    I'm not a fan of cream products like blushes, highlighters neither, just like you, I don't know how to work with them as I always like to set my foundation with powder. x

    Mummy's Beauty Corner

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    1. I think I need a back up of the US version and maybe do a comparison to the UK one and see how I get on.

      Glad it's not just me who isn't sure how to use the cream products x

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  4. I really want to the US infallible, I've heard its different formula. I really dislike the Uk version though. Such a shame about the blush, it looks so pretty! I've only tried one stick highlighter I really like and it the Benefit Watts Up, any of the other I've tried are too stuff or too creamy xx

    LPage Beauty

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    1. I keep hearing about the different formulas and gutted I didn't pick up a spare when in the US last month. My friend is heading there for Christmas so I think I'll have to ask her to pick me one up. xx

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